Sheldon wrote:

> Handicapped parking is always a problem because in NY it's illegal to
> drive with that blue tag hanging from the rear view mirror (I know
> lot's of people drive with the tag hanging but it's still illegal and
> there is a fine). As soon as someone pulls into a handicapped spot
> there is invaribly some self-proclaimed parking kop right there who
> will shake their fist at you before you can get your tag up. People
> should really mind their own business regarding handicapped parking
> and simply be thankful they're not handicapped... most handicaps are
> not visible... those who make policing handicapped parking their
> business are those with the worst handicap... a brain is a terrible
> thing to waste.

An acquaintance in her 30's had a heart transplant, because a virus
attacked her heart. She was discharged from the hospital and they gave
her a temporary handicapped tag. She parked in the handicapped parking
to pick up her prescriptions and people wondered why she was parking
there. She felt the urge to show them her scar.

Becca